CRN 1 Live Wednesdays 6p-7p PT.
Larry Van Aalst is the Sommelier at the beautiful Equus Restaurant and hosts the "What's Cookin on Wine: The Sonoma Wine Report" live from our studios at the Fountain Grove Inn.

George is a fixture in Sonoma County . With countless awards in his back pocket, George never fails to take the next step in a new and exciting way with his flair for making some of the best wines around .

George will be talking about his take on the new releases ,and his prediction for the 2010 vintage.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Located just 65 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is close to the Redwoods, the Sonoma Coast and the Russian River. The quaint towns of Healdsburg, Calistoga and Sonoma are within an easy drive as well as the wine appellations of Dry Creek, Russian River and Sonoma Valleys.

Golf at the private Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club located only a half a mile from the hotel or plan a shopping excursion in nearby charming downtown Santa Rosa. Sonoma Wine Country has so much to offer.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Hans Dippel - The moving force and organizer for the CigarBQ held in Sonoma County

Fathers Day Weekend , Hans is a master of promotion. Involvement in the Sonoma wine scene for the last two decades, Hans developed a small event into a world class convergence of good food, great wine, and the best ever cigars.

Denis cut his teeth on the great wines of Sonoma County. Located in Santa Cruz Odonata is a very small family operation that is getting extraordinary press an praise from the wine writers. Denis will be talking about the regional differences in California , and the start up of a label that is already having sell out vintages.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Located just 65 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the hotel is close to the Redwoods, the Sonoma Coast and the Russian River. The quaint towns of Healdsburg, Calistoga and Sonoma are within an easy drive as well as the wine appellations of Dry Creek, Russian River and Sonoma Valleys.

Golf at the private Fountaingrove Golf and Athletic Club located only a half a mile from the hotel or plan a shopping excursion in nearby charming downtown Santa Rosa. Sonoma Wine Country has so much to offer.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Ken is the moving force with new ideas and directions for one of the most beautiful Hotels in all of Wine Country. Ken will tell us about some great early season special packages , and some great promotions in both Equus Restaurant, and Lounge.

The new Thomas George Estates found one of the most talented ,young, award winning winemakers in Chris. Thomas George is located in the heart of the Russian River area of Sonoma County and is already producing some exceptional wines , and bringing new meaning to hospitality with its' wine club. Chris will talk about the new releases, and what he thinks the 2010 vintage may turn out to be.